Genevieve DiNatale
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Genevieve DiNatale
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State Auditor Diana DiZoglio accused AG Andrea Campbell of delaying enforcement of the legislative audit law, warning the delays are “giving the Legislature more time to destroy documents and records."
DiZoglio accuses AG Campbell of “stall tactics” in audit law standoff
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio accused AG Andrea Campbell of delaying enforcement of the legislative audit law, warning the delays are “giving the Legislature more time to destroy documents and records."
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January 18, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The Leominster City Council entered executive session on Jan. 12 to discuss its lawsuit against Middlesex Integrative Medicine, as court battles, including the building owner’s bankruptcy, over the Mohawk Drive cannabis site continue.
Leominster City Council meets behind closed doors to discuss lawsuit against Mohawk Drive cannabis facility
The Leominster City Council entered executive session on Jan. 12 to discuss its lawsuit against Middlesex Integrative Medicine, as court battles, including the building owner’s bankruptcy, over the Mohawk Drive cannabis site continue.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
A Worcester man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday after police said a report of a man with a firearm outside a nightclub downtown led to a foot chase through Worcester Common and the recovery of a loaded pistol.
Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
A Worcester man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday after police said a report of a man with a firearm outside a nightclub downtown led to a foot chase through Worcester Common and the recovery of a loaded pistol.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Yesterday, a driver found trapped inside a vehicle that crashed into a utility pole on Main Street in Sturbridge was airlifted to the hospital for medical treatment.
Driver airlifted to hospital after crashing into utility pole on Main Street in Sturbridge
Yesterday, a driver found trapped inside a vehicle that crashed into a utility pole on Main Street in Sturbridge was airlifted to the hospital for medical treatment.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
A 35-year-old Dudley man driving a construction company van who was pulled over for an obstructed plate was arrested for OUI liquor after police reported signs of impairment and found beer cans and vodka nips in the vehicle.
Dudley man arrested in Leominster for OUI after stop of construction van for obstructed plate
A 35-year-old Dudley man driving a construction company van who was pulled over for an obstructed plate was arrested for OUI liquor after police reported signs of impairment and found beer cans and vodka nips in the vehicle.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM
During the Jan. 12 meeting, the Dudley Board of Selectmen said Nichols College has strung the town along for about six months as a $108,222.25 PILOT request stalled.
Dudley Board of Selectmen votes to send PILOT letter after members say Nichols College strung them along
During the Jan. 12 meeting, the Dudley Board of Selectmen said Nichols College has strung the town along for about six months as a $108,222.25 PILOT request stalled.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
A 48-year-old Shirley man was arrested on four outstanding warrants after an Ayer police officer spotted him walking through the parking lot of the Nashoba Valley Inn & Suites.
Shirley man arrested outside Ayer motel on four outstanding warrants
A 48-year-old Shirley man was arrested on four outstanding warrants after an Ayer police officer spotted him walking through the parking lot of the Nashoba Valley Inn & Suites.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM
A 31-year-old Athol man was arrested after the owner of an auto shop in Orange caught him on surveillance attempting to kick in the back door of his business. Police later found out the suspect had eight warrants out for his arrest.
Attempted break-in at auto shop in Orange leads to arrest of man with eight warrants
A 31-year-old Athol man was arrested after the owner of an auto shop in Orange caught him on surveillance attempting to kick in the back door of his business. Police later found out the suspect had eight warrants out for his arrest.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM
A 50-year-old Leominster man was arrested after his brother captured him on video brandishing a box cutter and pushing him. Police said the incident is an extension of at least two open cases involving the brothers.
Leominster man arrested after he was caught on video threatening brother with box cutter
A 50-year-old Leominster man was arrested after his brother captured him on video brandishing a box cutter and pushing him. Police said the incident is an extension of at least two open cases involving the brothers.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
An 18-year-old Haverhill man was arrested and arraigned today on a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Lawrence man last fall.
Haverhill teen arraigned on murder charge in Lawrence shooting
An 18-year-old Haverhill man was arrested and arraigned today on a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Lawrence man last fall.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:15 PM
A Worcester man arrested in Barre for aggravated child rape was released on personal recognizance following his arraignment in East Brookfield District Court. His next court date, a probable cause hearing, is scheduled for Feb. 2, 2026.
Worcester man arrested for aggravated child rape in Barre released on personal recognizance
A Worcester man arrested in Barre for aggravated child rape was released on personal recognizance following his arraignment in East Brookfield District Court. His next court date, a probable cause hearing, is scheduled for Feb. 2, 2026.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
A 33-year-old Leominster man was arrested on Lancaster Street after police say he was seen using a cellphone while driving and later found to have a suspended license.
Leominster man seen driving with phone in hand arrested after license comes back suspended
A 33-year-old Leominster man was arrested on Lancaster Street after police say he was seen using a cellphone while driving and later found to have a suspended license.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:09 PM
A 32-year-old Maine woman with a warrant out of Newburyport District Court issued in 2023 was arrested at a gas station in Ayer.
Maine woman arrested on Newburyport District Court warrant at Ayer gas station
A 32-year-old Maine woman with a warrant out of Newburyport District Court issued in 2023 was arrested at a gas station in Ayer.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:05 PM
During the Clinton Select Board meeting on Jan. 7, a representative for the Bates family asked members to consider establishing a right-of-way at the town dump to access an existing laydown yard, as the board questioned preexisting easements and requested DPW input and record checks.
Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
During the Clinton Select Board meeting on Jan. 7, a representative for the Bates family asked members to consider establishing a right-of-way at the town dump to access an existing laydown yard, as the board questioned preexisting easements and requested DPW input and record checks.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Court documents detail evidence and autopsy findings from the Dec. 26 Union Street homicide incident in which police say a Leominster man was found seated on a couch beside his wife’s blanket-covered body with a gun in hand, allegedly pointed it at an officer, and then barricaded himself inside.
Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
Newly obtained court documents detail evidence and autopsy findings from the Dec. 26 Union Street homicide incident, in which police say a Leominster man was found seated on a couch beside his wife’s blanket-covered body with a gun in hand, allegedly pointed it at an officer, and barricaded himself inside for hours.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
AI may extend human consciousness, but is the narrative pushed by industry insiders largely promotional hype meant to overcompensate for a lack of profit?
Is AI overrated?
AI may extend human consciousness, but is the narrative pushed by industry insiders largely promotional hype meant to overcompensate for a lack of profit?
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January 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Two Randolph residents charged in prostitution sting at Southborough hotel

Two Randolph residents were arrested in Southborough during a controlled prostitution sting operation at the Red Roof Inn on Turnpike Road.
Two Randolph residents charged in prostitution sting at Southborough hotel
Two Randolph residents were arrested in Southborough during a controlled prostitution sting operation at the Red Roof Inn on Turnpike Road.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:24 PM
After he was located, the Worcester man told officers his BMW had no brakes and he was calling his wife so she could bring him back to the scene before he was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including OUI and leaving the scene of both property damage and personal injury.
Worcester man arrested after BMW crosses median, strikes vehicle in Dudley hit-and-run that broke victim’s hand
After he was located, the Worcester man told officers his BMW had no brakes and he was calling his wife so she could bring him back to the scene before he was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including OUI and leaving the scene of both property damage and personal injury.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
A suspicious package left inside the Webster Post Office this morning prompted a multi-agency response, temporary street closures, and office shutdowns before being deemed harmless.
Suspicious package at Webster Post Office prompts bomb squad response, street closures
A suspicious package left inside the Webster Post Office this morning prompted a multi-agency response, temporary street closures, and office shutdowns before being deemed harmless.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Leominster police say an intoxicated taxi driver refused to leave her workplace on Mechanic Street, became disruptive by yelling at coworkers, was arrested, and later failed to appear for a pretrial hearing.
Intoxicated taxi driver arrested at Leominster Taxi after refusing to leave workplace
Leominster police say an intoxicated taxi driver refused to leave her workplace on Mechanic Street, became disruptive by yelling at coworkers, was arrested, and later failed to appear for a pretrial hearing.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:17 AM
An Uxbridge police officer was killed early this morning after he was struck by a tractor-trailer while assisting a motorist on Route 146 Northbound.
Uxbridge police officer struck and killed by tractor-trailer on Route 146
An Uxbridge police officer was killed early this morning after he was struck by a tractor-trailer while assisting a motorist on Route 146 Northbound.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:42 PM
The DOJ released transcripts of post-shooting videos in which Claudio Manuel Neves Valente admitted to the killings, said he had planned them for a long time, and complained about an eye injury sustained during the MIT professor’s shooting.
Transcript shows Brown University shooter planned attack, expressed no remorse, DOJ says
The DOJ released transcripts of post-shooting videos in which Claudio Manuel Neves Valente admitted to the killings, said he had planned them for a long time, and complained about an eye injury sustained during the MIT professor’s shooting.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
A 68-year-old Leominster man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at a NuPath Inc. employee supervising adults with disabilities after being asked why he was recording them from his truck in the parking lot at The Mall at Whitney Field.
Leominster man arrested for brandishing gun at employee supervising adults with disabilities at Whitney Field Mall
A 68-year-old Leominster man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at a NuPath Inc. employee supervising adults with disabilities after being asked why he was recording them from his truck in the parking lot at The Mall at Whitney Field.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Clinton police arrested a local man after confirming an active warrant out of Framingham District Court for motor vehicle larceny when he appeared in the department’s lobby.
Clinton man arrested at police station on motor vehicle larceny warrant
Clinton police arrested a local man after confirming an active warrant out of Framingham District Court for motor vehicle larceny when he appeared in the department’s lobby.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Massachusetts lawmakers took to social media after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with Rep. Jim McGovern warning that Congress would “bear responsibility for whatever happens next,” and Republicans praising Trump's operation as “landmark leadership in the war on transnatio
Massachusetts lawmakers react to U.S. capture of Maduro
Massachusetts lawmakers took to social media after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with Rep. Jim McGovern warning that Congress would “bear responsibility for whatever happens next,” and Republicans praising Trump's operation as “landmark leadership in the war on transnational narco-terrorism.”
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January 4, 2026 at 6:56 PM